I believe it varies by state but when I was a mate on a boat out of mass the boat was required to have a commercial license as well as a survival suit for every man aboard, an offshore life raft and an epirb.
Commercial safety gear requirments for BFT fishery
Can anyone point me in the right direction for information regarding vessel and personal safety gear required for commercial fishing
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the vessel has to meet survey engineering standards ( higher than typical recreational fishing vessels)
safety equipment requirements are also higher than for recreational vessels
Manning requirements vary with the vessel size, engine power & area of operations ( Skipper , engineer & deck crew ).
Requirements vary between State & federal jurisdictions & depends on the fishery you are interested in engaging in.
contact your local commercial fisheries administration & talk to them regarding contacts for maritime requirements for the fishery of interest.
safety equipment requirements are also higher than for recreational vessels
Manning requirements vary with the vessel size, engine power & area of operations ( Skipper , engineer & deck crew ).
Requirements vary between State & federal jurisdictions & depends on the fishery you are interested in engaging in.
contact your local commercial fisheries administration & talk to them regarding contacts for maritime requirements for the fishery of interest.
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